The Clara Musical Society’s production inspired by Elvis will have a decidedly Laois flavour this year.
The local society is about to embark on one of its most fun undertakings to date as they present their production of ‘All Shook Up’ to the Midlands stage of Clara.
The show will feature a number of performer from Laois who have ventured across the border into Offaly.
The brave souls of their production team- musical director Alan Recks and choreographer Lea Carroll began the audition process in January of this year and were delighted with the turn out for auditions after their success of last year’s award winning production of ‘CATS’.
Both production team and cast alike are excited to announce such a talented front line who hail from right across the midlands.
All Shook Up is a new musical comedy built around a number of songs made famous by the one and only Elvis.
The story is not a biographical review of Elvis but instead is described as a lively, funny and exciting musical extravaganza!
All Shook Up tells the story of a small town girl with big dreams and the motorcycle-riding stud she falls for.
It’s 1955 and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets.
Fantasy
This hip-swivelling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’ and ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’.
This is a fun loving musical for all the family!
Natalie will be played by Clara lady Ruth Kelly who re-joins the Clara stage this year and is set to captivate audiences with her outstanding vocals. The part of our Roustabout Chad, no small feat is undertaken by local Clara man Stephen Rabbette who is also a dedicated member of TMS and the Tullamore Academy Chamber Choir.
In recent years Stephen has played the role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar and was nominated for his singing for his performance as CHE in Clara’s production of ‘Evita’.
Other principle roles are filled by talented tenor Christy Bannon as Sheriff Earl while actresses Aoife Digan and Jay Origan play the parts mother and daughter duo- Sylvia and Lorraine.
Portlaoise man John Coss also rejoins CMS to take on everyone’s favourite ‘funny little man’ Dennis- a big change from last year’s role as ladies’ man- Rum Tum Tugger in Cats.
He is one of a number of cast members from Laois including John Coss, Georgina Cathcart and Lisa Langan.
‘All Shook Up’ will run from 8pm Tuesday, April 10th, to Saturday April 14th at Clara GAA Centre. All tickets available by calling the booking office on 087 9366247 or booking online at WWW.CLARAMS.COM where you may select your own seats.
All tickets for Tuesday night’s show are €12. Full Price Tickets are €16 Wednesday to Saturday. Last year tickets sold out quickly to book now to avoid disappointment!
Those behind the show say if you fancy a giggle and some toe tapping excitement then Clara is the place to be!
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